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MF05 VZX

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

156,222 mi
Last recorded156,222 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VZX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 156,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 150,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 142,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread needs changing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged needs changing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 137,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 137,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 135,141 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 129,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 126,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 126,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 113,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 106,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower track control arm rear bushes are aged/deteriorated on the offside and nearside.

Nearside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

Nearside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of body.

Stone chip damage on the nearside of front windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 93,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner tread

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres beginning to wear on inner tread

Rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

radial cracking at outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,384 miles

Corosion has formed on the metal power steering pipes ,located at front of engine bay.

Large plastic trays fitted to the underside of vehicle, obscuring view of components, structure etc eg the outer sills.

Nail in tyre tread on the nearside rear tyre.

Plastic panels fitted in engine bay obscuring view of components. eg power steering pump etc.

Radial cracking developing on sidewall on the nearside rear tyre.

Unable to fuly view the rear brake pads with wheels fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,450 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 67,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,685 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner tread

Headlamps aim on upper limit

Plastic covers fitted over sills obscuring view

Plastic covers fitted under bonnet obscuring view of components

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,965 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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MF05 VZX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF05 VZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF05 VZX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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